Case
Emotional student

I have a students, who most the time is a great students. However, when he gets in trouble, he can never get it back. He then becomes very disrespectful. I have created a great relationship with him and his mother, but on the days he acts this way, it is very hard to get anything accomplished because he becomes so disruptive. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do?

Posted on: 03/15/15 | Views: 921
Solution #1
I'm sure that you have tried many behavior management systems with him. One thing you may want to try is giving him a personal behavior checklist. He will get rewarded if he earns (for example) 4 out of the 5 checks. This way, he knows that if he gets in trouble, he hasn't automatically lost his reward and can still earn it.
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Solution #2
Make sure that the student is given an opportunity to calm down. Find a way that the student can calm down and bring them back to being great in the classroom. This can be hard to accomplish but everyone has something that will calm them down when they are upset and maybe contact the parents to see if they deal with the same issue at home and how they handle it.
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Solution #3
When the child becomes disruptive it may be a good idea to have the student have an accountability chart or something that can hold this student accountable for their own actions. However if the behavior improves then the student may still be rewarded.
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Solution #4
I think it is great that you created a relationship with him and his mother. I would try to create a reward system. If he displays appropriate behavior, then he gets a prize.
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Solution #5
I would consider removing the student from the classroom for a little bit to let them calm down. Make it clear that disrespect will not be tolerated and give the student a chance to cool off in another classroom or in the office.
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Solution #6
Since you have a good relationship with the student, try pulling him to the side and talking to him about the issue and figure out the proble and possible alternative ways to handle being upset.
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Solution #7
He may need to talk to the school counselor and maybe get into emotion management therapy.
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Solution #8
I have one of these in my class. You just have to keep sticking to your guns and sticking to what works for you. It may take some time, but things do change.
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Solution #9
talk!

Try to talk with him about the disruptions and also talk about his accomplishments. A reward system may a positive reinforcement. Also, it may help to let the student have a chance to breathe and try to calm down.

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